How do they match: Credit Counselors

  • Certified Consumer Credit and Housing Counselor
  • Certified Credit and Housing Counselor
  • Credit Services Specialist
  • Credit Support Counselor
  • Credit Support Specialist
  • Debt and Budget Counselor
  • Loan Servicing Representative

  • Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
  • Explain services or policies to clients, such as debt management program rules, advantages and disadvantages of using services, or creditor concession policies.
  • Explain loan information to clients, such as available loan types, eligibility requirements, or loan restrictions.
  • Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information.
  • Refer clients to social service or community resources for needs beyond those of credit or debt counseling.

  • Interpret financial information for others.
  • Interview clients to gather financial information.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.